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For me a early saiga 7.62.39
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For me a early saiga 7.62.39 The older I get, the less I regret having gotten rid of the guns that I did. I guess the first AR-15 I ever owned would be on the list of the guns I'd take back if I were being offered any that I'd ever had, free and clear. I don't remember all the trades, but I wouldn't trade the ones I have now for the old ones. Butterfly effect or some such. ![[Linked Image]](http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/kiddglock/Guns1982.jpg)
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My first hunting rifle a model 70 30-06. Late 70s but had a beautiful tiger stripe running down it.
"And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor." ![[Linked Image]](http://www.rockymtnrefl.com/TetonFenceBarncd1985987.jpg)
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My first hunting rifle a model 70 30-06. Late 70s but had a beautiful tiger stripe running down it. Those were nice, underrated guns. My best friend and his brother bought one together. They [bleep] up on the caliber, getting a 223 which is and was illegal for deer here, but it was/is a nice gun. I think his brother still has it unless he traded it on something.
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I dunno, maybe this one... ![[Linked Image]](http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/kiddglock/1866Winchester_zpsc9a2da3d.jpg) I don't want the house back.
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I had a model 7 stainless synthetic in 260rem that I am still regretting selling
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A 7 1/2" USFA Flattop Target in 44 Special/Russian.
Conduct is the best proof of character.
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A Model 341 Remington tube feed .22 my uncle gave me. My first really accurate .22.
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A Pre'64 M/70 Super Grade .257 Roberts.
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The rifle I wish I had never sold was an early Marlin Model 39A with the then-new "Micro-Groove" rifling I bought when I was 12 years old. Back in those days (1948), a 12 year old boy carrying a new .22 rifle home in it's box on a public city trolley bus in Dayton, Ohio wasn't all that unusual. The adults on the bus that read the writing on the rifle's box even smiled when they saw what I was carrying... and ask me if I was gonna go squirrel hunting with that rifle. Ya see... back in those days, "common sense" was a LOT more "common" and most folks (including "kids") had more sense than they seem to have now. As a result, no one even THOUGHT of shooting other people just for the heck of it. And there weren't any shopping malls back then... just big department stores all of which were "down town" where everyone went to do any serious shopping. Can you imagine what would happen if a 12 year old boy attempted to do THAT these days ?!? That sweet little rifle was the most accurate .22 rimfire rifle I've ever owned. NOTHING (cans, bottles, etc.) was "safe" within the range of THAT rifle when I was carrying it ! I use to take it on my many Saturday "walks" down a deserted railroad track which was 'way out in the "boonies"... shooting all manner of "varmints" and "targets". About 3 miles down the RR track was an apple orchard with nary a farmer's house within sight. Being both thirsty and a bit hungry after that long walk, I'd climb the fence around the orchard, pick a tree with some big, red apples at it's top and use the Marlin 39A to shoot a couple of apple's stems in half and catch each apple as it fell outta the tree. Those apples were always sweet, juicy, crisp & yummy !!! Those apples were the BESTEST apples I've ever eaten... and plenty juicy, too... all "thanks" to that Marlin Model 39A with it's iron-sights and Micro-Groove barrel !  Strength & Honor... Ron T.
It's smart to hang around old guys 'cause they know lotsa stuff...
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A few come to mind
my first AR15. Colt sporter
WWII BHP. Captured from a German. The owner carried it through his later life, including some time as a small plane pilot for Air America.
Paid $75 for it. All matching number, Kreigsmarine stamp on butt.
First year Ruger Blackhawk, three screw flat top .44 Mag, with it's little brothers, a first year .357 flat top, and a three screw Ruger .22/.22 Mag convertible.
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"Sorry don't get it done, Dude"
John Wayne 1959
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My Model 99 chambered for 250-3000 comes to mind, with a period correct Weaver K6W on it.
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This is a problem I don't have... I never sold a gun. 
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This will be my last post! Flave 1/3/21
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A long list for me. In fact probably way too may to list. A few: 700 RS .270 Ruger 77 6MM 788 6MM Ruger 77 .284 Winchester Model 70 .300 H&H Custom 1917 .300 H&H Parker Hale .308 Norma Magnum Okay now I am depressed 
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�If we ever forget that we are one nation under God, then we will be a nation gone under.� Ronald Reagan.
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My Model 99 chambered for 250-3000 comes to mind, with a period correct Weaver K6W on it. groan, that remindes me of the Ruger International, chambered in .250-3000. Bought it for $350 at a pawn shop. Sold it to a buddy, for his son to use.
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I've had a lot of guns through my hands over the last 50 years, several of which I'd own again given the chance. The ONE that I would dearly love to have again was a Post-64 M70 30-06 SPRG (made in 1968) that I bought from a buddy's hardware store in 1980 (still brand new). Last gun they had in inventory, last gun they ever sold. The store and the buddy have passed into history.
One of the sanest, surest, and most generous joys of life comes from being happy over the good fortune of others.
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My first Model 70 Featherweight 270, best looking wood I've ever seen on one.
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The rifle I wish I had never sold was an early Marlin Model 39A with the then-new "Micro-Groove" rifling I bought when I was 12 years old. Back in those days (1948), a 12 year old boy carrying a new .22 rifle home in it's box on a public city trolley bus in Dayton, Ohio wasn't all that unusual. The adults on the bus that read the writing on the rifle's box even smiled when they saw what I was carrying... and ask me if I was gonna go squirrel hunting with that rifle. Ya see... back in those days, "common sense" was a LOT more "common" and most folks (including "kids") had more sense than they seem to have now. As a result, no one even THOUGHT of shooting other people just for the heck of it. And there weren't any shopping malls back then... just big department stores all of which were "down town" where everyone went to do any serious shopping. Can you imagine what would happen if a 12 year old boy attempted to do THAT these days ?!? That sweet little rifle was the most accurate .22 rimfire rifle I've ever owned. NOTHING (cans, bottles, etc.) was "safe" within the range of THAT rifle when I was carrying it ! I use to take it on my many Saturday "walks" down a deserted railroad track which was 'way out in the "boonies"... shooting all manner of "varmints" and "targets". About 3 miles down the RR track was an apple orchard with nary a farmer's house within sight. Being both thirsty and a bit hungry after that long walk, I'd climb the fence around the orchard, pick a tree with some big, red apples at it's top and use the Marlin 39A to shoot a couple of apple's stems in half and catch each apple as it fell outta the tree. Those apples were always sweet, juicy, crisp & yummy !!! Those apples were the BESTEST apples I've ever eaten... and plenty juicy, too... all "thanks" to that Marlin Model 39A with it's iron-sights and Micro-Groove barrel ! Strength & Honor... Ron T. like
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sold a 270 I got for payment once. Hate 270s so it was good.
Sold a redhawk to buy a smith once, hate ruger mostly so it was good.
Never sold anything else so thats good. LOL.
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